Prove that the following mappings are Isometries.

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The discussion focuses on proving that reflection through the origin, translation, and rotation are isometries on R². The participant attempts to validate these mappings using the intrinsic qualities of a metric, specifically the properties of distance. While these mappings are straightforward to prove in Euclidean space, the participant notes that they do not hold true for general metrics, citing the taxicab metric as a counterexample for rotation.

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Homework Statement



Verify that the following mappings are isometries on R^2

Reflection Through the Origin
Translation
Rotation

Homework Equations



Qualities of a metric:

d(x,y) = d(y,x)
d(x,x) = 0
d(x,y) = 0 <=> x = y
d(x,y) =< d(x,z) +d(z,y)

The Attempt at a Solution



As a metric hasn't been specified, I have been trying to prove this for a general metric using just the intrinsic qualities. I haven't had much luck, though.
I know that all three are straightforward to prove in Euclidean Space, which gives a metric. But is there a simple proof for a general metric?

I may have misunderstood the meaning of Verify, but would nevertheless like a proof if there is one.
 
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It isn't true for general metrics. Think about the taxicab metric on R2 and rotation.
 

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